1737 February 15 (Tuesday). I rode to Concord. Mr. Flagg[1] of Grafton my Company, from Biglo’s in Marlborough. Mr. Whiting[2] and his wife had rid out. Capt. Joseph Buckley Spent the evening with us. I had conversation an hour or two with Mrs. Israel Whiting, lodged here.
[1]Walett: Eleazer Flagg.
[2]Forbes: Rev. John Whiting, of Concord, died May 4, 1752, aged 71. He was pastor of the church for 26 years, a man of wealth, learning, influence and talents” – “a gentleman of singular hospitality and generosity.” His second wife, whom he married in 1731, was the widow of Dr. Jonathan Prescott. He was the grandson of Hon. Thos. Danforth, deputy-governor.
Walett: Rev. John Whiting of Concord.